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World Social Forum Action E-Kit
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I do not believe that suffering need be in vain, that death is
the end, that the disfigurement of our world is what God intended.
But I dare to believe, always and in spite of everything, in God's
power to transform and transfigure, fulfilling the promise of a new
heaven and a new earth where justice and peace will flourish. |
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Contents
- Background
- The World Social Forum Charter of Principles, 2001: "Another World is Possible"
- World Social Forum: Origin and Aims by Francisco Whitaker
- A Report from the 2002 World Social Forum
- Article by Jennifer Henry on the World Social Forum 2003: Another world is possible and you can hear her breathing
- World Social Forum: The Most Talked-About
Alternative Turns Out to Be an Alternative to Talking - Acting
by Naomi Klein - Do Public Floggings at the World Economic Forum Represent True Progress? by Naomi Klein
- Take Action
- Church Delegates at the World Social Forum See Hope amidst Global Strife
- Postcard #1: Discovering the Moment in Time (Sandi Evansand Lana Schramme)
- Postcard #2: Community, Hope, and Peace (Marion Bryan and Heather Hamlin Gravells)
- Postcard #3: We can Change the World (Chandra Phelps)
- Postcard #4: Expanding the Mind, Widening Horizons (Joy Warner)
- Postcard #5: Another World is Present - Listen to her Breathing (Jennifer Henry)
- Postcard #6: A March of Resistance and Hope (Sue Wilson and Fay Edmonds)
- Postcard #7: A Day of Beauty with the Landless Movement (Irene Fraser and Sue Winn)
- Postcard #8: Departing with Joy and Resolve (Jane Orion Smith)
- Regional Social Fora: Outline for an event
- Resources and links
Given the magnitude of problems we confront today, it may seem out of place to suggest that we have reason to hope. The issues are complex and defy easy solutions. Staying the course, where even minimal progress in reducing poverty, preventing human rights violations or reversing the rampant destruction of our environment, can take years, demands dedication, persistence and faith. However, the struggle is easier when we work as part of a wider 'hopeful' community that shares our belief that 'another world is possible'.
One place that that hopeful community can be found is in the World Social Forum Movement. In January 2004, in India, the fourth World Social Forum will be held. The last Forum amassed some 100,000 members of that hopeful community from around the globe in Porto Alegre Brazil. Together they gathered, shared and acted on alternatives to "globalisation". A 17 member KAIROS delegation from diverse backgrounds carried Messages of Hope from Canadians to that "peoples' summit". On their return, they shared their learning and experiences with others at a series of local and regional WSF fora here at home.
KAIROS supports the World Social Forum because we believe that
the very existence of such a diverse and optimistic gathering is
testimony to the power of faith and hope. While confronting the
negative effects of corporate-led globalisation has long been a
key part of the Canadian churches' work, the churches, through KAIROS,
also acknowledge the importance of proposing positive alternatives.
As the principal global gathering of people's movements, the WSF
provides a unique forum at which such alternatives can be developed
and the effects of their implementation discussed.
As a gesture of faithful hope, and as a testimony to our vision
of "another world", KAIROS asks you to stay connected
to the World Social Forum Movement.
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